Kidney stiffness imaging to predict surgery success in children
Part of Kidney & urinary clinical trials.
This study tests whether a special ultrasound scan that measures kidney stiffness can predict how well a child's kidney will work after surgery to fix a ureter blockage. The goal is to help doctors know which children might recover better kidney function after the procedure.
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Who can take part
- Child is between 6 months and 18 years old
- Child has a blockage in the ureter (the tube draining one kidney) that needs open surgical repair
- Child has not had previous surgery on the same kidney or urinary tract
- Child does not have other urinary tract birth defects or two-sided blockages
- Child does not have a current urinary tract infection and can have required ultrasound and imaging tests before and after surgery
- Parent or legal guardian can commit to completing all follow-up visits
Quick eligibility check
Answer a few plain-language questions, based on this study's own requirements, to get a preliminary sense of fit.
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